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Herdinglarge🌍 Belgiumcattle herder, farm helper, cart puller, watchdog
Bouvier des Flandres
Confident, loyal, courageous, steady
Popularity
515
Powerful farm drover and guardian; needs firm training and regular hard work.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
tousled rough double coat with harsh outer coat and fine dense undercoat
Colors
brindle, black, fawn, salt and pepper
Male height
24–27.5 in
Female height
23–26.5 in
Male weight
80–110 lb
Female weight
60–90 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
4
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
3
